Miles Okamoto '17

While Jesuit's Baseball and Lacrosse programs will both look to defend their respective state titles in the spring, recently the spotlight was turned to the eight seniors who will go on to play in college. Baseball's Jacob Palisch '17 (Stanford), J.J. Montenegro '17 (Arizona), and Mark Ready '17 (Santa Clara) and Lacrosse's Daniel Burnum '17 (Sewanee: The University of the...

A navy blue-out student section replete with hand-clapper noisemakers contributed to a buzzing playoff atmosphere as Jesuit played its first round game in front of a home crowd after going undefeated during district play to earn a top seed. In a battle of Rangers, Jesuit (8-3) defeated bi-district opponent Garland Naaman Forest (5-6) on Friday night. Led by senior tailback...

After two consecutive road games, the Rangers ended their regular season with their seventh consecutive victory amid Homecoming festivities that featured a helicopter, two professional athletes, and a multitude of mums. Taking on a Richardson Berkner team(5-5, 3-4)vying for a playoff spot, Jesuit (7-3, 7-0) looked to accomplish a feat of their own, going undefeated in district for back-to-back seasons....

The Rangers didn't have to travel far as they visited neighbor W.T. White for the annual “Battle for the Saddle” rivalry game, beating the Longhorns 66-27 to clinch a second straight district title. Jesuit (6-3, 6-0) scored the first 28 points of the game, propelled by an 11-13, 309 yard, and 3 touchdown performance from quarterback Jacob Palisch ‘17 and John Wunderlick’s...

The Rangers entered enemy territory on Friday night, travelling to Lake Highlands on their Homecoming night to emerge victorious over the Wildcats with their third straight 50-plus point and fifth straight 40-plus point performance. Jesuit (5-3, 5-0) continued to dominate UIL district 9-6A, locking up a playoff spot with the victory over Lake Highlands (2-6, 2-3) and putting them within...

With a final score that more resembled a basketball game, Jesuit remained undefeated in district play, triumphing over Richardson J.J. Pearce's Mustangs 74-52 on Senior Night. Jesuit (4-3 overall, 4-0 district) held off a hard-charging J.J. Pearce (2-5, 1-3) attack in an offensive showcase that featured 11 lead changes, with the two teams combining for 1184 yards and 126 points. The...

Playing in front of a lively home crowd in the biggest rivalry game of the year on Teacher Appreciation Night, Jesuit ambushed perennial district contender Skyline, emphatically staking their claim to first place in district 9-6A. Jesuit (3-3 overall, 3-0 district) again leaned heavily on the running game, as the senior duo of John Wunderlick ‘17 and Evan Jackson ‘17...

Jesuit sent a resounding message to their new competition in the realigned District 9-6A Friday night at Richardson's Eagle-Mustang Stadium, as the Rangers trounced Richardson for their 10th consecutive district win. Jesuit (2-3 overall, 2-0 district) gained 348 rushing yards, led by senior John Wunderlick’s 85 yards and two scores on 9 carries, as the defense held Richardson (0-5, 0-2) to three points on...